Reptile. Bearded dragons can run 15.5 kilometers (9 miles) per hour. When threatened, a bearded dragon bobs his head, flattens his body, and puffs out his throat, which resembles a spiky beard. When bearded dragons recognize other members of their species or show submission, they stand on three legs and slowly wave one forelimb in a circular motion. They can regulate their body temperature by changing shades of color, from light to dark. Changing color is also an indicator of their mood. Bearded dragons like to climb, and are often seen on fence posts.

Scientific
Name

Lifespan

Pogona vitticeps

4-10 years

Diet

Omnivore. Plants, insects, small rodents, and lizards. Living in places where food is scarce, they are not picky eaters.